What happened in music on March 19: 14 artists were born and one artist died, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 40 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on March 19

Born in 1946Paul AtkinsonThe Zombies · 1946 – 2004 (deceased)
Born in 1946Ruth PointerThe Pointer Sisters · 80 years old
Born in 1946Keith Ian EllisIron Butterfly · 1946 – 1978 (deceased)
Born in 1950Marina OcchienaRicchi E Poveri · 76 years old
Born in 1953Billy SheehanMr Big · 73 years old
Born in 1953Ricky WilsonThe B-52's · 1953 – 1985 (deceased)
Born in 1955Bruce Willis71 years old
Born in 1959Terry HallFun Boy Three · 1959 – 2022 (deceased)
Born in 1961Michael UrbanoSmash Mouth · 65 years old
Born in 1969Gary Jules57 years old
Born in 1970Gert BettensK's Choice · 56 years old
Born in 1972Kelly OverettCappella · 54 years old
Born in 1973Bun BUGK · 53 years oldBorn in 1998Milolaathetlukken28 years old
Died on March 19
Number 1 on March 19
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on March 19, every year since 1965, newest first.
2026I Just Might
2025APT.
2024Europapa
2023Flowers
2022Hallo
2021Wellerman
2020Blinding Lights
2019Hij Is Van Mij
2018Zoutelande
2017Shape of You
2016I Took A Pill In Ibiza
2015Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix)
2014Rather be
2013Thrift Shop
2012Ai Se Eu Te Pego
2011Rolling in the Deep
2010Hey, Soul Sister
2009Miracle
2008Hello world
2007Heartbreak Away
2006Because We Believe
- Top402005One, Two, Three!
2004Voorbij
2003Anyone of Us (Stupid Mistake)
2002Whenever, Wherever
2001It Wasn't Me
2000Onderweg
1999...Baby One More Time
1998My Heart Will Go On
1997I Believe I Can Fly
- Top401996Per Spoor (Kedeng Kedeng)
1995Alice (Who the X Is Alice)
1994Move On Baby
1993No Limit
1992I Can't Dance
1991Liefde Voor Muziek
1990Nothing Compares 2 U
1989Belfast Child
1988(I've Had) The Time Of My Life
1987I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
1986When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going
- Top401985This Is Not America
1984Love Is A Battlefield
1983Pa
1982Maid Of Orleans (The Waltz Joan Of Arc)
1981Stars On 45
1980Crying
1979Fire
1978Denis
1977Don't Cry for Me Argentina
1976Love Hurts
1975100 Years
1974Dyna-Mite
1973Go Like Elijah
1972Poppa Joe
1971Du
1970Who'll Stop The Rain
1969Atlantis
1968Words
1967Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane
1966These Boots Are Made for Walkin'
- Top401965Let Kiss / Letkis
Source: top40.nl
Concerts on March 19 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2026
- Herman van VeenTheater Junushoffthe Netherlands
- Tom RobinsonRock LobsterBelgium
- Hans ZimmerAFAS DomeBelgium
2025
- Herman van VeenKoninklijk Theater Carréthe Netherlands
- Eloi YoussefDe Vereenigingthe Netherlands
2023
- Candy DulferGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- MarillionCenterParcs Port Zélandethe Netherlands
- Snoop DoggSportpaleisBelgium
2022
- Eelke KleijnDe Marktkantinethe Netherlands
2016
- Paskal JakobsenStadsschouwburgthe Netherlands
- Golden EarringNieuwe Luxor Theaterthe Netherlands
- Blaze BayleyGemeentelijke FeestzaalBelgium
2015
- Lionel RichieSportpaleisBelgium
- Within TemptationWilmink Theaterthe Netherlands
2014
- BeyoncéZiggo Domethe Netherlands
2013
- Golden EarringZaantheaterthe Netherlands
2012
- Bryan AdamsAhoythe Netherlands
- Candy DulferThe Maxthe Netherlands
- Golden EarringParktheaterthe Netherlands
- Heather NovaAhoythe Netherlands
- HooverphonicStudio BrusselBelgium
2011
- Kylie MinogueSportpaleisBelgium
- Blaze BayleyGemeentelijke FeestzaalBelgium
2008
- AnoukSportpaleisBelgium
2007
- Geike ArnaertSportpaleisBelgium
- TOTOHeineken Music Hallthe Netherlands
2006
- Kelly ClarksonVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalBelgium
- Heather NovaDe Oosterpoortthe Netherlands
- David GilmourHeineken Music Hallthe Netherlands
2004
- The OffspringHeineken Music Hallthe Netherlands
2003
- Melanie CRadio Donna CenterBelgium
- Red Hot Chili PeppersAhoythe Netherlands
2002
- Heather NovaDe Laatste ShowBelgium
2001
- Linkin ParkHeineken Music Hallthe Netherlands
1999
- UnderworldAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
1993
- Osdorp PosseGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- The ProdigyRiothe Netherlands
1992
- Simply RedAhoythe Netherlands
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on March 19?
Born on March 19: Paul Atkinson (1946), Ruth Pointer (1946), Keith Ian Ellis (1946), Marina Occhiena (1950), Billy Sheehan (1953), Ricky Wilson (1953), Bruce Willis (1955), Terry Hall (1959), Michael Urbano (1961) and Gary Jules (1969) and others.
Which artists died on March 19?
Died on March 19: Paul Kossoff (1976).
Which record was number 1 on March 19?
In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2026: I Just Might (Bruno Mars); 2025: APT. (ROSÉ, Bruno Mars); 2024: Europapa (Joost); 2023: Flowers (Miley Cyrus); 2022: Hallo (Antoon). This page shows the number 1 on this date in every year since 1965.
Which concerts took place on March 19?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.






























